High School celebrates 2022 achievements
Balaklava High School celebrated another big school year and honoured achievements from throughout the year at its presentation evening on December 7.
The evening provided...
Bypass brilliance
A new $3 million truck bypass has opened in Orroroo, bringing relief to residents and happiness for the local council’s elected members.
While the old...
Tracy the TV Starr
A Long Plains breast cancer battler and fundraiser will appear on a television show exploring the best the Clare Valley has to offer.
McArdles worker...
Wool, Wine and Wheat scholarship winners announced
The latest round of Wool, Wine and Wheat Scholarships was announced in Clare last week, with six young recipients given a boost along their...
Business by design
A Clare Valley business has been listed as a finalist in the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards, recognising its impact and community mindedness.
Nominated...
Church congregation celebrates 145 years
Sunday was a special occasion for Balaklava Church of Christ, which celebrated 145 years in the Balaklava community.
A congregation of 125 people gathered for...
Watervale expat on Veterans’ council
When Kay Matthias’ veteran father passed away many years ago, the Department for Veterans’ Affairs took away his Gold Card from her sick mother.
Because...
Wakefield thanks outgoing councillors
Wakefield Regional Council has celebrated the service of its outgoing elected members as it marked the end of one council term and looked forward...
Fresh start for troubled council
A fresh start.
That is the sentiment echoed by new Northern Areas Council (NAC) chief executive officer Kelly Westell and the council’s new mayor Sue...
Fires rage near Port Wakefield
More than 100 hectares of land have been burned near Port Wakefield in two separate grass fires late last week.
The first incident occurred last...
Brush hour at Jamestown for Mural Fest
Eight artists, local and visiting, gathered at Ayr Street for the 2025 Jamestown Mural Festival, working on their pieces five days across from 9...
